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Long Island, Kathy Hochul and State of Emergency

Massive brush fires along Sunrise Highway on eastern Long Island prompt large emergency response

Massive, wind-whipped brush fires are raging across parts of Long Island's Pine Barrens region on Saturday, prompting a large emergency response to control the blazes that led to a local State of Emergency in the town of Southampton in Suffolk County.

NBC New York on MSN · 1d

Hochul declares state of emergency for massive Long Island brush fires

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday afternoon as dozens of fire departments responded to Long Island’s Pine Barrens to gain control of massive brush fires fueled by strong winds.

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Long Island brush fire 100% knocked down; Burn bans issued by Gov. Kathy Hochul

The massive brush fire that impacted the East End of Long Island is no longer burning in Westhampton, but Forest Rangers worked all day on Sunday to contain the perimeter.

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Long Island fire: Residents making s'mores in backyard likely caused New York fires, officials say

Law enforcement agencies are still interviewing all 911 callers to rule out any possibilities, but they "strongly feel that ...

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Massive Long Island brush fires likely caused by someone trying to cook s’mores for breakfast

Residents in Center Moriches/Manorville tried to start a fire in their backyard around 9 a.m. Saturday to cook up the treat ...

Arson investigators continue probe into Long Island brush fires; firefighters returning to the scene

Suffolk County Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services Commissioner Rudy Sunderman said the fire will not be considered ...

Connecticut brush fire risk high again Monday after weekend blazes

The Connecticut brush fire risk remains high Monday after weekend blazes, including one on Long Island that was visible ...

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New York in Crisis: Wildfires Force State of Emergency as Flames Rage Near Long Island

A state of emergency has been declared in New York as brush fires rage through Long Island and near Brooklyn. Firefighters, supported by National Guard helicopters, are battling the flames, with high ...

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